An InStyle editor sifted through Amazon’s Memorial Day sale 2024 and found the eight best deals from $5. The list includes a Klorane Hair Serum, CeraVe retinol, Sam Edelman ballet flats, Apple AirPods, and more.

Including a hair-strengthening serum, Sam Edelman flats, and Apple AirPods.

I’ve spent the weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend searching for the best Amazon deals, so you can imagine the shopping cart of deals I’ve accumulated. My favorites span the fashion, beauty, and electronics departments, and the best part is that prices start at just $5—no, that’s not a mistake. 

I’m talking about discounts on CeraVe skincare, NYX makeup, Sam Edelman ballet flats, Apple Airpods Max, and much more. Deals this good won’t last for long, so be sure to grab your top picks from the list, below, before the prices go back up—or even worse, stock runs out. 

Editor-Loved Amazon Memorial Day Sales

• Klorane Strengthening Hair Serum, $23 (Originally $32)
• Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, $45 (Originally $75)
• CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum, $21 (Originally $25)
• NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner, $5 (Originally $10)
• Automet Two-Piece Tank Top and Shorts Linen Set, $37 (Originally $43)
• The Drop Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress, $45 (Originally $60)
• Sam Edelman May Ballet Flat, $97 (Originally $140)
• Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, $450 (Originally $549)

Klorane Strengthening Hair Serum

Buy on Amazon $32 $23

I’ve long been a fan of Klorane’s dry shampoo, so when I saw a strengthening serum from the brand on sale, I immediately added it to my cart. The formula is packed with nourishing ingredients, like quinine bark extract and edelweiss to strengthen strands and prevent shedding, plus caffeine to promote new growth. For the best results, the brand recommends massaging the serum into wet hair and rinsing it out before following with conditioner. The true proof of its efficacy, though, is in the reviews section, where a shopper said their “hairline and part line are significantly denser” since using the product, and they “haven’t even finished the first bottle.”

Peter Thomas Roth 24kt Gold Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

Buy on Amazon $75 $45

As someone who struggles with intense dark circles, under-eye patches are a must in my routine. I’ve been curious to try the Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold patches for a while now, so I’m taking the plunge while they’re on sale for 40 percent off. As their name suggests, the gels are made with 24K gold to brighten the skin, as well as hydrolyzed collagen to moisturize and smooth and caffeine to reduce puffiness. A reviewer even said their “lines, wrinkles, and sullen, dark, under-eye bags disappear” after using the patches.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

Buy on Amazon $25 $21

I’m also adding the CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum to my routine. Made with retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides, the serum is meant to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, moisturize the skin, and calm inflammation, leaving your complexion softer and brighter than before. What really sold me, though, is the reviews section, where someone called the product a “transformative elixir of youth.” 

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner

Buy on Amazon $10 $5

I’m finishing off my beauty haul with the now-$5 NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner in a deep brown color. I already own and love it in black, but I’m adding brown to my collection for softer, summertime looks. The pointed felt tip makes it extremely easy to apply (trust me, eye makeup is not my strong suit), and it lasts all day without smearing off or crusting onto your skin. Especially with all the weddings on my calendar this season, I’ll be using this eyeliner to take my otherwise-boring makeup to the next level. 

Automet Two-Piece Tank Top and Shorts Linen Set

Buy on Amazon $43 $37

From the fashion section, I’m stocking up on two-piece sets, like this Automet linen-blend outfit, since they make getting dressed a breeze. Available in 16 colors, the set comes with a cropped, square-neck tank top and matching high-waisted shorts with side pockets and pleats on the front. All you have to do is throw on the look, add a pair of sandals and a handbag, and you’re ready to head out the door. 

The Drop Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress

Buy on Amazon $60 $45

Another one-and-done outfit, this tiered maxi dress from The Drop has my name written all over it—okay, maybe I already own it in two colors, but I just need another one, especially while it’s on sale for $45. The dress has a square neckline with comfortable elastic on the back and straps with hidden buttons on the inside, so you can adjust them to your perfect fit. Plus, it has side pockets that are deep enough to fit your phone. I’ve worn this dress to everything from a casual brunch to a fancy dinner out, and it stuns every time. 

Sam Edelman May Ballet Flat

Buy on Amazon $140 $97

I can’t get new clothes without also grabbing a new pair of shoes, and these Sam Edelman ballet flats are my footwear of choice. On sale for less than $100, the trendy flats have a basketweave design with leather on the toe and heel and a delicate bow on top. They come in four neutral colors, plus gold (my personal favorite) and denim. In fact, a reviewer said they’re “comfortable right out of the box,” so you won’t have to worry about a breaking-in period. 

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Buy on Amazon $549 $450

While I’m all about shopping for fashion and beauty deals during a holiday weekend (as you can tell by my cart), I’m also using the sale as an opportunity to get bigger ticket items for less. This Memorial Day, I’m finally ready to invest in the Apple AirPods Max Wireless over-ear headphones. Not only are they ridiculously cute for a pair of headphones, but they also have a long battery life, superior sound, and noise-canceling abilities. My summer hot girl walks are about to get a whole lot more exciting thanks to my new AirPods Max.